4 Israelis Hurt by Bomb Set in Flag at Gaza Fence, Igniting Night of FightingIsrael responded with airstrikes on an attack tunnel and five other targets across Gaza. A rocket fired at Israel struck the roof of a home but did not explode.

Published: February 17, 2018 at 01:00AMBy DAVID M. HALBFINGERvia NYT World http://ift.tt/2C3SEHi

In Japan, a Liberal Maverick Is Seeking to Lead a Conservative PartyTaro Kano, a U.S.-educated political blue blood who has made a name as a liberal nonconformist, is positioning himself to one day replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Pakistan Serial Killer Sentenced to Death for Murder and Rape of Girl, 7The case caused nationwide outrage and put a spotlight on child sexual abuse in Pakistan. During the trial, the killer, Imran Ali, confessed to a total of seven murders.

Brazil Looks to Crack Down on Fake News Ahead of Bitter ElectionOfficials from the judiciary and law enforcement are teaming up to try to prevent voters from being misled, arguing that freedom of speech cannot come at the cost of a tainted election.

Fierce but Frail, Malaysia’s Mahathir, 92, Aims to Topple ProtégéA longtime leader, the former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has allied with opposition figures he once repressed to try to get his old job back in a coming election.

Russian Trolls Were Sloppy, but Indictment Still ‘Points at the Kremlin’When Russian trolling techniques were exported to the United States, it seems to have been done with a lack of discipline and secrecy. But that does not mean the operation lacked high-level support.

Fire Strikes Hallowed Site in Tibet, the Jokhang Temple in LhasaIt was unclear how much damage the blaze did to the ancient Buddhist temple. But to many Tibetans, any harm to the site would be a harsh blow.

Trump’s National Security Chief Calls Russian Interference ‘Incontrovertible’Lt. General H.R. McMaster accused Moscow of engaging in “disinformation, subversion and espionage.” The comments highlighted a sharp division in the White House on how to talk about Russia’s actions.

Published: February 17, 2018 at 01:00AMBy DAVID E. SANGERvia NYT World http://ift.tt/2CrX7PI

Theresa May, in Munich, Calls for Swift Security Pact and Offers ConcessionThe British prime minister said the pact should be signed before a Brexit deal and said Britain would respect the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice.